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On a hill far away stood an old rugged cross,
The emblem of suff’ring and shame,
And I love that old cross where the Dearest and Best
For a world of lost sinners was slain.
The emblem of suff’ring and shame,
And I love that old cross where the Dearest and Best
For a world of lost sinners was slain.
So I’ll cherish the old rugged cross,
Till my trophies at last I lay down;
I will cling to the old rugged cross,
And exchange it some day for a crown.
Till my trophies at last I lay down;
I will cling to the old rugged cross,
And exchange it some day for a crown.
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Oh, that old rugged cross, so despised by the world,
Has a wondrous attraction for me;
For the dear Lamb of God left His glory above,
To bear it to dark Calvary.
Has a wondrous attraction for me;
For the dear Lamb of God left His glory above,
To bear it to dark Calvary.
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In the old rugged cross, stained with blood so divine,
A wondrous beauty I see;
For ’twas on that old cross Jesus suffered and died,
To pardon and sanctify me.
A wondrous beauty I see;
For ’twas on that old cross Jesus suffered and died,
To pardon and sanctify me.
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Recife, Pernambuco, Brazil
Este hino me transporta à infância pois era um dos preferidos da minha mãe.
Muitas saudades.
Reno, NV, United States
This was my Nanas favorite song. It is also become my favorite song! rest in peace to my Nana, and also to my daughter, 💗Jessica…. and also to all those loved ones that have passed! I will be reunited with all of you someday when it is God‘s will!
Ruston, Louisiana, United States
Such a beautiful arrangement of this beloved hymn!! Thank you so much!
Owerri, Imo State, Nigeria
One of my favorites rhyme
Thank u Jesus for dieing for my sins that I may live
San Diego, CA, United States
My dad is dying and this song keeps going through my head. What hope and peace we have in Jesus because of what was accomplished on that cross.
Till my trophies at last I lay down…
One of my Dad favorite songs!! Rest well Papa.
Asheville, NC, United States
My most favorite hymn What a tragedy our Savior suffered. But with a very grateful heart 💕 do I thank our heavenly Father for the plan of salvation. For without Jesus dying on that cruel cross, we would be lost to eternal damnation. Amen, Amen & AMEN !!!
Mansfield, GA, United States
This hymn has been my favorite since I was little and has always been a source of comfort for me.
Ojodu Berger, Ogun, Nigeria
This is one song that reminds me of the sacrificial work of Christ on the cross.
Cross is the emblem of suffering and shame which Christ endured to make salvation available to every sinner even the worst of sinners.
Whenever I sing this song I become emotional with teary eyes.
Lagos, Lekki, Nigeria
I will cling to the old rugged cross and exchange it someday for a crown 👑..
Matt God help me